St Bernardine Hospice Care, Inc
Irvine, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01528)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 397-2070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St Bernardine Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
St Bernardine Hospice Care serves 20 ZIP codes from its Irvine, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, St Bernardine Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01528, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Bernardine Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Irvine, California, serving families in Orange County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2018 (CCN A01528).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating or the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it or rate it 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report the figures publicly, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, St Bernardine Hospice Care scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though CMS has not detailed the visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage in the data provided here.
St Bernardine Hospice Care reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Irvine office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Bernardine Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01528, since August 22, 2018), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent-recommend) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Bernardine Hospice Care serves 20 ZIP codes from its Irvine, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, which is better judged through CMS quality measures and survey results when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a prognosis is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive supportive medical care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where St Bernardine Hospice Care delivers services; contact the hospice at (949) 397-2070 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; please contact St Bernardine Hospice Care at (949) 397-2070 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered; contact St Bernardine Hospice Care at (949) 397-2070 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Bernardine Hospice Care, Inc (CCN A01528) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01528?state=CA to review its current published data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.